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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Wicked tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Wicked decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Randolph trying to control from the bottom.
Randolph could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Randolph manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Randolph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wicked trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wicked trying to control the position from guard on top but Randolph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph keeping full guard, as Wicked tries to pass.
Wicked stands and throws Randolph's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wicked is staying tight to Randolph's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Wicked wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randolph keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Wicked stalls from top position.
Randolph is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wicked's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SU2#
Wicked stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A head kick misses from Randolph.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wicked checks a leg kick.
Randolph misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Wicked shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Randolph is trying to defend but Wicked finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Randolph scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wicked manages to mount him!
Randolph really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wicked avoids the attempt from Randolph to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Randolph bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wicked is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Randolph is in close to Wicked's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Randolph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wicked working a defensive guard here.
Wicked preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wicked working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Randolph stopping the sweep attempt from Wicked.
Randolph landing some decent shots from guard.
Randolph throws a strike but Wicked rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Randolph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wicked controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Randolph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Randolph throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wicked escapes and throws Randolph's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Randolph is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Wicked will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Randolph fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Wicked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Wicked scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Randolph has one foot on Wicked's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Oscar Randolph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Wicked manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Randolph on his heels. He'll look to pass Randolph's guard now, I'm sure.
Randolph is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wicked dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVR#
Randolph parries the strikes from Wicked easily there. Wicked is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Randolph to escape.
John Wicked has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randolph is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Wicked wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Randolph, who protects the arm well.
Randolph parries the strikes from Wicked easily there. Wicked is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Randolph to escape.
#T1##SU2#
Wicked stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Randolph clinches with his opponent.
Randolph is trying to push Wicked away but Wicked has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Wicked has picked Randolph up - he's going for a ride! Wicked dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wicked keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Randolph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randolph throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Wicked manages to pass to side control.
Wicked is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Randolph's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Randolph tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Wicked stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Wicked has closed the distance and engaged Randolph in a clinch.
Wicked slows down the pace here.
Wicked has Randolph pressed against the cage, preventing Randolph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Randolph has Wicked pressed against the cage, preventing Wicked from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC#
Randolph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wicked throws a leg kick #TD#
and Randolph counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Wicked has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Randolph has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Randolph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wicked's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wicked.
Randolph tries to break free but Wicked pushes him back against the cage.
Randolph wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Randolph slowing the pace effectively.
Randolph digs a right hand into Wicked's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wicked's gas tank. #T4##TD2#
Wicked gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Randolph regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wicked slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Wicked decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Wicked manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Randolph on his heels. He'll look to pass Randolph's guard now, I'm sure.
Randolph keeping moving, preventing Wicked from controlling successfully.
Wicked trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wicked stops Randolph from standing up. #SUB#
Randolph looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wicked passes into half guard.
Randolph is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wicked showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Randolph pushes Wicked up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Randolph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Wicked darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wicked stalling. #SU2#
Wicked gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Randolph drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Wicked pushes Randolph off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##CL#
Wicked tries to keep at a distance but Randolph has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Wicked has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Randolph is trying to keep an underhook but Wicked manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Randolph is trying to escape back to his feet but Wicked uses the scramble to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wicked gets to mount! Randolph was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Randolph wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wicked missing with strikes from the back. #T2#
Randolph is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Wicked has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wicked is hanging on to Randolph's back as he tries to escape.
Wicked struggling to land strikes to the head as Randolph covers up.
Randolph trying to control the hands but Wicked won't let him.
Wicked tries to get the hooks in deep but Randolph pushed the leg off.
Wicked really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Randolph.#T3#
Randolph trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Randolph is trying to get back to his feet but Wicked has full control of the position and if anything, Randolph has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wicked missing with strikes.
Wicked has good solid back control here.
Randolph can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Wicked working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wicked. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T4#
Wicked trying to control.
I really don't envy Randolph right now.
#SUB2#
Wicked has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Randolph has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wicked takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randolph tries to break free.
Randolph is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wicked has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Randolph's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wicked comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wicked winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wicked!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Randolph gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch. #BC#
Randolph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Young drives through with a takedown into Randolph's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Randolph pushes Young off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Young closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randolph manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Young is taking a breather. Randolph says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Randolph is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Young controlling the action here.
Randolph is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randolph is working hard here to advance position.
Young performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Randolph trying to control here.
#T1#
Young is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randolph trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Randolph actively working from the bottom here.
Young is looking to advance position but Randolph won't allow it.
Young looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Randolph with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Young tries to pass to full mount but Randolph defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Young is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Young might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Young drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3##SUB#
Randolph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Young controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Young has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Randolph is proving hard to escape from.
Young sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Randolph looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Young is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Young has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Randolph looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Young!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randolph tries to score with some ground and pound. Young controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Randolph working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Young will probably get the nod.
That's time! Randolph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Young misses with a body kick.
Oscar Randolph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Young gets a clinch. #BC#
Randolph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Young feints and as Randolph raises his hands in defense, Young changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Young controls from within his opponent's guard.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet but Young is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Young controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Young bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joe Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young taking a breather here.
Randolph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Randolph tries to escape but Young is in control.
Randolph sneaks back into half guard.
Young is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randolph is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.
Randolph moves into full guard.
Young controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Randolph is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randolph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there.
Randolph really is a fat lump.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Young preventing the sweep.
Randolph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Young controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Randolph working for a triangle but Young defends it easily.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Young scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Young is breathing heavily.
Young tries to move to mount but Randolph blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young is looking to take a break and control but Randolph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randolph prevents Young from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Young shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Randolph napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Randolph is looking to regain half guard here but Young keeps moving and retains side control.
Randolph is trying to escape the position but Young is controlling the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Young. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Randolph is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph stops Young from passing to mount.
Young staying calm.#T1#
Randolph can't do much from the bottom here.
Randolph seems a little lost for a moment, as Young dominates the positioning.
Randolph prevents Young from improving position.
Randolph is looking to regain half guard here but Young keeps moving and retains side control.
Young wants to control for a moment but Randolph uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Randolph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randolph manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Randolph working for a triangle but Young defends it easily.
#SUB#
Randolph is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Young content to stall in guard here.
Randolph trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Randolph throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Young tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Randolph is in Young's guard.#ES2#
Young has his feet on Randolph's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Young decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Randolph is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Young scores with a couple of nice shots.
Young has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Young controlling the position easily from mount.
Young is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young fails to advance to Randolph's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Young winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Young!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Sagat moves into the clinch.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Randolph won't want to take too many of those.
Randolph wants to break free but Sagat has control.
#TD2#
Sagat decides to pull guard.
Sagat pulls Randolph in close to prevent any damage.
Randolph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sagat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randolph throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagat is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Sagat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagat managing to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Sagat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randolph manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Randolph is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagat throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Randolph is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randolph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sagat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sagat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sagat passes Randolph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Randolph tries to roll over but Sagat keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sagat controlling the pace. #T3#
Randolph wants to get back to full guard but Sagat has mounted him!#SUB2#
Sagat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sagat avoids the attempt from Randolph to control.
Randolph is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randolph tries to control the position but Sagat now has his back.
Sagat throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagat really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Randolph.#SUB2#
Randolph is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sagat gets his way!
#T4#
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Randolph could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sagat controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Sagat has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Good control from Sagat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Sagat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Randolph gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Randolph is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Randolph is looking for a triangle here but Sagat uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Randolph tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sagat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sagat wants to control but Randolph is keeping him busy.
Randolph tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Sagat stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sagat as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Sagat closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Randolph wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sagat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Sagat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Randolph looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Randolph sneaks out the side door and pushes Sagat away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Brock Sagat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randolph has his takedown stuffed
and Sagat counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Sagat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sagat showed some decent athleticism there.
Brock Sagat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randolph is looking to get back to full guard here but Sagat has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU2#
Sagat stands up and beckons Randolph to his feet. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Sagat. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sagat!
#CUT2#
It looks like Oscar Randolph has been cut.#CL2#
Sagat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Sagat manages to break the clinch.
Randolph checks a low kick from Sagat.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown but Sagat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sagat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sagat keeps control of Randolph as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Sagat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sagat! Randolph is out on his feet! Sagat rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Randolph is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Randolph is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Sagat!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Rainer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Rainer drives through and clinches with Randolph against the cage.
#BC2#
Rainer breaks the clinch.
Rainer feints and then cracks Randolph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randolph down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rainer. That's going to slow Randolph down. #TD2#
Randolph gets caught napping as Rainer dives in and scores a takedown. Randolph manages to retain guard.
Rainer lands a couple of digs.
Rainer wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving.
Rainer advances to half guard.
Rainer trying to mount his opponent but Randolph defends it.
Randolph is trying to maintain the position but Rainer is very close to passing his half guard.
Rainer uses his free foot to push down on Randolph's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Randolph. #T1##SUB2#
Rainer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Randolph manages to avoid the submission attempt. #ES#
Randolph explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rainer lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Rainer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Randolph quickly recovers to half guard.
Rainer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rainer wants to stand but Randolph has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Randolph is looking to control Rainer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randolph avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Randolph looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Randolph looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randolph really is a fat lump.
Randolph is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Rainer is trying to work for a kimura but Randolph is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rainer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rainer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Randolph trying to control but Rainer postures up.
Rainer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rainer is looking to take a break and control but Randolph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randolph is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rainer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Randolph is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rainer is nestled in close to Randolph, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Randolph is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rainer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Randolph tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rainer controlling the pace.
Randolph manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Randolph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rainer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Randolph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Rainer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Randolph tries to keep at a distance but Rainer has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Rainer jumps guard and drags Randolph to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rainer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randolph cracks Rainer with a solid left hand.
Rainer trying to control the position.
Randolph distracts Rainer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rainer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rainer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rainer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Rainer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randolph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rainer wants to get back to his feet but Randolph is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rainer wants to sweep here but Randolph controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rainer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randolph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randolph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Randolph is looking to work some ground and pound but Rainer has wrist control.
Randolph has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Randolph postures up in Rainer's guard and throws a big left but Rainer blocks it.
Rainer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randolph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rainer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Randolph postures up in Rainer's guard and throws a big left but Rainer blocks it.
Randolph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randolph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rainer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Rainer clinches. #BC#
Randolph breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Rainer clinches up with Randolph and pushes him back against the cage.
Randolph tries to circle away but Rainer has him pinned against the cage.
Randolph tries to circle away but Rainer has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Rainer manages to pull guard.
Rainer managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rainer is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rainer is breathing heavily.#T3#
Rainer is looking to advance position but Randolph has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Randolph connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Randolph misses with a head shot.
Rainer is working to get back to half guard.
Rainer is bucking up trying to escape but Randolph cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Randolph throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rainer tries to hold on but Randolph pushes him away. #T4#
Randolph dominating with strikes here.
Randolph throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Randolph landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randolph landing punches.
The referee warns Rainer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Randolph landing strikes from the mount and Rainer is in trouble!
Randolph lands a couple of good shots and Rainer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Randolph is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rainer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rainer for a finish.
Randolph throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Randolph lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Randolph.
Randolph lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rainer hold on?!
Randolph is trying to stick to Rainer's back but Rainer is turning into Randolph. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Randolph's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rainer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Randolph dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rainer throws a series of punches but Randolph avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Rainer rushes Randolph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Rainer to work.
#BC2#
Rainer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randolph shoots in looking for a takedown but Rainer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randolph's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rainer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Randolph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rainer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Randolph on his heels. He'll look to pass Randolph's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Randolph is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rainer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randolph taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Rainer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Randolph has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rainer doesn't defend quickly enough and Randolph has managed to lock this one up! Can Rainer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Randolph on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Randolph!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randolph slips under a jab from Velasquez.
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randolph is looking to counter the offense by Velasquez and move into the clinch.
Randolph could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Randolph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Randolph.
Randolph blocks a jab.
Velasquez feints a jab promting Randolph to slip. Velasquez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Randolph slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Oscar Randolph has been cut.
Randolph throws a one two combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Velasquez as he connects with a hook.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Randolph moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Velasquez! Randolph is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab by Cormier.
Randolph scores with a nice body kick.
Cormier throws a good cross that connects.
Cormier throws a nice looking combination but Randolph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cormier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Randolph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Randolph, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jon Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randolph's hands.
Cormier lands with a straight right. Randolph didn't see that one coming.
Randolph is looking to slow Cormier down with leg kicks.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cormier throws a right and a left that Randolph avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randolph tries to clinch but Cormier is having none of it. #T1#
Cormier lands with a good body shot.
Randolph misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cormier to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier throws a right hand that Randolph ducks under and follows up with a left that Randolph also avoids with ease.
Cormier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Cormier. That snapped Randolph's head back.
Cormier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cormier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cormier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That kick from Randolph tenderised Cormier's leg. Cormier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cormier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randolph circles away quickly and effectively.
Cormier looks winded!
Randolph misses with a takedown attempt - Cormier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Cormier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randolph on the side of the head.
Cormier takes a swing at Randolph's ribcage but misses.
Randolph throws the kick towards the body but Cormier avoids it.
Randolph shoots in but no luck this time.
Cormier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Cormier.
Cormier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Randolph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cormier throws an overhand right that lands on Randolph's shoulder, as Randolph tries to avoid the shot.
Randolph is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cormier.
Randolph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cormier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cormier wants it to stay on the feet.
Cormier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cormier takes a swing at Randolph's ribcage but misses.
Randolph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Randolph avoids the body shot from Cormier.
Randolph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cormier. That did some damage!
Randolph dives in for a single leg takedown but Cormier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cormier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randolph's hands.
Randolph looks for a takedown but Cormier sprawls well.
Cormier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cormier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Cormier tries to get set, Randolph tries to push him back and clinch up but Cormier manages to avoid the attempt.
That kick from Randolph tenderised Cormier's leg. Cormier is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Randolph has his takedown stuffed
and Cormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Randolph.
Nice sprawl there from Cormier as Randolph shoots in.
Cormier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randolph doesn't seem bothered though.
Cormier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier takes a swing at Randolph's ribcage but misses.
Randolph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cormier paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Randolph shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cormier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Randolph landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cormier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randolph.
Cormier misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cormier, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Cormier.
Cormier lands a nice hook to Randolph's body. Randolph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph looks for the body kick but Cormier saw that one coming.
Cormier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
Cormier avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Randolph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cormier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Randolph.
Oscar Randolph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randolph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randolph tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cormier swivels and escapes.
Cormier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Cormier.
Randolph appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Cormier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
Cormier throws a body punch but Randolph moves out of range.
Cormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cormier scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormier. Randolph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cormier leaves Randolph with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cormier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Randolph has time to react.
Cormier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Randolph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cormier defends it nicely.
Randolph really is a fat lump.
Cormier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Cormier looks to move away, Randolph throws a big counter combo but Cormier just gets out of the way.
Randolph looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Randolph looks for the body kick but Cormier saw that one coming.
Cormier lands a nice shot that snaps Randolph's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier lands a really nice looking cross but Randolph seems unphased.
Randolph looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cormier is fending him off so far but Randolph persists. Nope, Cormier circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Cormier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randolph doesn't seem phased though.
Randolph doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cormier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cormier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randolph makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cormier really felt that one!
Randolph wants to clinch.
Randolph lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cormier takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Randolph takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC#
Randolph breaks from the clinch.
Cormier dodges the punch combination from Randolph.
Cormier misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Randolph.
Nice body kick from Randolph.
Cormier circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Cormier misses.
Cormier throws out a loose jab but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randolph went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randolph closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cormier circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Randolph scores with a push kick.
A left lands for Cormier.
Cormier connects with a nice looking jab.
Cormier avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Randolph closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.#BC#
Randolph manages to break the clinch.
Cormier jabs Randolph right on the nose. Randolph blinks but takes it well.
Randolph swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Randolph.
Cormier's corner calls for a 1-2. Cormier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Cormier punishes Randolph's body with a nice straight punch.
Cormier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randolph tries to clinch but Cormier is having none of it.
Randolph wants to clinch up but Cormier keeps it at a distance.
Randolph scores with a leg kick.
Randolph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Randolph scores with a takedown into Cormier's guard.
Cormier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Randolph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph throwing strikes from guard but Cormier blocks nicely.
Randolph throwing strikes but missing.
Randolph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randolph throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cormier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Randolph throws a big elbow that misses.
Randolph has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Randolph scoring with some ground and pound.
Randolph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randolph scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randolph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randolph stops Cormier from standing up.
Cormier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jon Cormier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Randolph is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Randolph throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randolph dives in and grabs Cormier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cormier pushes down on Randolph's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormier. Randolph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randolph shoots for a double leg takedown but Cormier sprawls well. He's pushed Randolph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4##CL#
Randolph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Randolph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cormier connects with a nice looking jab.
Randolph gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cormier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jon Cormier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cormier cracks Randolph with a right hand to the side of the head.
Randolph throws the kick towards the body but Cormier avoids it.
Cormier dips to his left and cracks Randolph with an uppercut!
Oscar Randolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randolph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oscar Randolph.
I think Cormier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Cormier!
A less than humble Jon Cormier misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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